Cases & Deals

Los Angeles associates negotiate return of client's vehicle wrongfully withheld by "loan shark"

Client(s) Gonzalez, Ramon

Jones Day Los Angeles and Public Counsel, the nation's largest public interest law firm, successfully negotiated a settlement on behalf of pro bono client Ramon Gonzalez.successfully negotiated a settlement on behalf of pro bono client Ramon Gonzalez. Before Jones Day got involved, an unlicensed finance lender ("loan shark") had deprived Mr. Gonzalez of the use of his car for over a year, despite Mr. Gonzalez's timely and complete loan payments. The "loan shark" came to the bargaining table only after the Jones Day team sent him a demand letter, along with a draft complaint. As a result of our help, Mr. Gonzalez regained possession of his vehicle.